Why do you keep putting things off, even when you know it’s getting in the way of your goals? Procrastination is often mistaken for laziness, but the real issue usually runs deeper. This course explores the emotional and psychological roots of procrastination, including low self-esteem, fear of discomfort, resentment, and negative self-talk. Once you understand what’s driving the behavior, you can start changing it with more clarity, confidence, and self-awareness.
Inside the course, you’ll learn how Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy, or REBT, can help you challenge unhelpful beliefs and develop a healthier mindset. You’ll also discover practical ways to overcome procrastination, including breaking tasks into smaller steps, reducing reliance on willpower, building better habits, and taking action even when you don’t feel motivated. These tools are designed to help you make steady progress without the guilt and self-criticism that often make procrastination worse.
The course also focuses on discipline as a skill you can build, not a trait you either have or don’t. You’ll learn how to stay committed to long-term goals, handle discomfort without giving up, and create routines that support consistency, self-control, and personal growth. If you’re ready to stop delaying, follow through more often, and build a more productive life, this course gives you a practical path to get there.
What You Will Learn In This Free Course
View All Learning Outcomes View Less All Alison courses are free to enrol, study, and complete. To successfully complete this Certificate course and become an Alison Graduate, you need to achieve 80% or higher in each course assessment.
Once you have completed this Certificate course, you have the option to acquire an official Certificate, which is a great way to share your achievement with the world.
Your Alison certificate is:
- Ideal for sharing with potential employers.
- Great for your CV, professional social media profiles, and job applications.
- An indication of your commitment to continuously learn, upskill, and achieve high results.
- An incentive for you to continue empowering yourself through lifelong learning.
Alison offers 2 types of Certificate for completed Certificate courses:
- Digital Certificate: a downloadable Certificate in PDF format immediately available to you when you complete your purchase.
- Physical Certificate: a physical version of your officially branded and security-marked Certificate
All Certificate are available to purchase through the Alison Shop. For more information on purchasing Alison Certificate, please visit our FAQs. If you decide not to purchase your Alison Certificate, you can still demonstrate your achievement by sharing your Learner Record or Learner Achievement Verification, both of which are accessible from your Account Settings.